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There is a misconception by some that you need a realtor to sell your house. The fact is you do not and often it is to your advantage to not use a realtor to sell. IMO what you do need is a real estate attorney handling your end of the transaction. That’s why here at … Continued

Yesterday a major newspaper (hint two hours North of Richmond) reported that Real estate Agents are fleeing. The article had statistics to back it up. Amongst the reasons listed were new rules regarding how homes are bought and sold in America. Along with mortgage rates and an over crowded industry.

Year to date home sales in Virginia show a mixed bag of ups and downs. Richmond Metro which is part of Central Virginia Region was Down 0.6%. Shocker? Not to me. Working full time in the Richmond Metro Market myself and others can feel it. Feel what? Feel a slow but steady shift from a … Continued

On a lap – desk top computer you will find a “reviews” tab along the upper blue header on the far side. If your using a smartphone reviews will appear on the upper right under “more” (a drop down box) followed by reviews. Under reviews you will see local Richmond Va metro area reviews. Thanks, … Continued

Why first time homeowners may prefer to buy a renovated house ? In my experience the answer is clear and simple = The Numbers Numbers wise unless they are a builder its prefered to roll it into a mortgage rather than an additional home improvement loan, refi. or other. That is just on the numbers … Continued

In my experience Mission Va LLC has an added value fit with certain sellers. Specifically Estate-Inheritance and Landlords. The added value comes into play as these are typically sensitive transitions which I have substantial first hand experience with. Another added value is I do not just use a Title Company, rather I use a well … Continued

While the spring housing market got off to a sluggish start because of higher interest rates, one bright spot is newly built home sales. Sales of newly built homes jumped 9% reaching the highest level since last fall, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. New home prices are coming closer inline with the existing real estate … Continued

To be clear, Mission Va LLC is not a middleman,wholesaler,etc. Mission Va LLC is the actual end buyer. Typically I buy, we close and I bring in my crews to renovate the home “improving the neighborhood along the way”. There are an abundance of middlemen / wholesalers out there. I know I have purchased plenty … Continued

Mortgage Rates rose to over 7% recently on 30 year fixed. Yet, applications to refinance (at higher rates typically) rose 10% last week and are up 4% year to date sources report. Applications for mortgage to purchase a new home fell 5% in the last week and are down over 20% from a year ago. … Continued

No Showings, Inspections,Etc. To Deal With. No need to change plans,pick up the house, ask someone to watch the dog and leave, time after time after time, for showings. No need to fix it up prior. At Mission Va LLC we buy it as is. Rather you get a cash, as is, offer fast.

We pay the closing costs. How many times have you experienced substantial added costs buying or selling something? Exactly, we all have. Selling a house in 2024 takes that to a much higher elevated level~! The amount of documents, legalities, costs, time, etc. is overwhelming. Mission Va LLC pays the closing costs. You choose your … Continued

This will be a short 3 part series with two examples each on the benefits of selling your home which typically is in need of repair, directly to MISSION VA LLC rather than list with a real estate agent. By the way please look at this websites referrals page also for real life examples. First … Continued

So where is the local Richmond Metro Real Estate market at now? In my actual hands on, full time,dailey experience, our area is slowly transitioning from a sellers market to a buyers market now. It’s definitely not the sellers market it was a few years ago! Yes, some select areas are still hot but, I … Continued

Effective 7/1/24 Wholesalers will be limited to assigning one house per year unless licensed as a realtor. All those texts,emails,calls and postcards we all get offering to buy our homes are most often not the actual home buyer. They are middle men, whom I have bought from on “assignment” many,many times for a fee. MISSION … Continued

Been There – Done That. Years ago with an out of state relocation I considered moving furniture or having an estate sale. Granted, my children were up,grown and on their own. In hindsight I am 100% pleased with my choice of an estate sale. Downsizing and purchasing new furniture was not only refreshing but also … Continued